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 Pantai Bogak,Pulau Pangkor, Perak. Visited on 22nd August 2004. PULAU PANGKOR
(Page 2) The island of Pangkor is not far from Lumut, and is easily accessible via Ipoh. It's a low-key resort island noted for its fine beaches. These can be visited via the road running around the island; however, the jungle-clad hills of the interior are virtually untouched At 8 sq km, and with a population of 25,000, Pangkor is a relatively small island but that hasn't stopped the state government from trying to promote it as one of Malaysian main tourist destinations. Although development is relatively limited, Pangkor's laid- back, kampung feel is slowly disappearing. Before tourism took off, Pangkor's economy relied on fishing. Fishing and dried fish products are still a major industry for the island particularly on the east coast. Pangkor was a bit-player in the battle to control trade in the Strait of Melaka. In earlier times, the island was a favourite refuge of fishermen, sailors, merchants and pirates. In the 17th century, the Dutch built a fort here in their bid to monopolise the Peraktin trade, but were less than keen to defend Perak against Acehnese and Siamese incursions. The Dutch were driven out by a local ruler before returning briefly some 50 years later. In 1874 a contender to the Perak throne sought British backing, and the Pangkor Treaty was signed. As a result, British Resident JWW Birch was installed in Perak and the colonial era on the peninsula began. Pangkor is a popular local resort, only a 30-minute ferry ride from Lumut on the mainland and close to large population centres, so crowds are inevitable. It's popular on weekends and holidays, but during the week the beaches are almost empty A visit to the island is still principally a 'laze' on the beach' operation, but there are also-few interesting things to do.
Orientation Finding things on Pangkor is very simple. The east coast of the island, facing mainland, is a continuous village strip comprising Sungai Pinang Kecil (SPK), Sungai Pinang Besar (SPB) and Pangkor town, the main town. The road that runs along the east coast turns west at Pangkor town and runs directly across the island, which is only 2km wide at this point, to Pasir Bogak. From there it runs north to the village of Teluk Nipah, where you'll find most of the budget accommodation. It then goes to the northern end of the island, past the new airport, to Pangkor's flash resorts. The road from there back to the astern side of the island is winding and very steep in parts, but it's paved all the way.
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Information The Maybank in Pangkor town, in the same building as Hotel Min Lian, is open the usual hours, and has an ATM. For travellers cheques and cash, the moneychanger back on the mainland in Lumut offers better rates. There are Internet cafes in Pangkor town and at some of the budget accommodation at Teluk Nipah. Rates remain high (RM10 per hour), but the Seagull Beach Resort in Teluk Nipah charges RM7 and the Fisherman Cafe in Pangkor town only RM6.
Beaches The beach at Pasir Bogak is OK for swimming, but during holidays it's crowded - at least by Malaysia's 'empty beach' standards. It's a lovely, if rather narrow, whitesand beach. Teluk Nipah, a hilly 20-minute bicycle ride farther north, has a wider, better beach. The best beach on this side is at Coral I Bay, 10 minutes on foot north of Teluk Nipah. The water is a clear, emerald-green colour due to the presence of limestone, and usually the beach is quite clean and pretty. In May, June and July turtles used to come in to lay their eggs at night on Teluk Ketapang beach, north of Pasir Bogak. Increasing numbers of gawking tourists have seriously affected the turtles, and sightings are increasingly rare. We strongly recommend that you refrain from contributing to this problem. At the northern end of the island at Teluk Belanga, Pantai Puteri Dewi (Golden Sands Beach) is pleasant enough, but access is restricted to Pan Pacific Resort guests. Day-trippers can visit for a ridiculous RM40 (including lunch). In between there are a number of virtually deserted beaches that you can reach by boat, motorcycle or on foot. On nearby Pulau Pangkor Laut, Emerald Bay it a beautiful little horseshoe-shaped bay with clear water, fine coral and a gently sloping beach. The entire island of Pangkor Laut has been taken over by a hotel conglomerate, and even tour boats are prohibited from stopping at the beach.
Exploring the Island The island lends itself well to exploration by motorcycle, bicycle or on foot. Spend a day doing a loop of the island, following the paved load all the way around. By motorcycle it takes about two hours with stop around three or four hours by bicycle you could even walk it in a very long day. Along the western side there are a few deserted beaches before the road heads inland past the airport to Kampung Teluk Dalam straggling fishing village. Unless you can tall your way in for nothing, there's not rnuch, point in forking out RM40 to visit the Pan Pacific Resort at Teluk Belanga, so keep heading east along the new road over the headland This is a steep and twisting road through some superb jungle, though quite deserted. On the eastern side, from SPK it's a nearly continuous village strip on to Pangkor town - messy but full of interest. There's lots to look at: boat building, fish being dried or frozen, and a colourful South Indian Hindu temple. This is principally the Chinese and Indian part of the island. The road ends just past the fishing village of Teluk Gedong and the defunct Pangkor Yacht Club. @dganum menyewa motor kapcai (RM10 sejam) kat Teluk Nipah untuk pergi ke bandar Pangkor. Di bandar, kami keluarkan duit di ATM Maybank dan beli ikan-ikan bilis.
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